Social studies

• The part of the map that shows directions is called the scale.
• The part of the map that shows how distance on the map compares to distance on the ground is called the scale.
• The part of the map that explains what its symbols mean is called the map key.
• The lines that run horizontally across the map are called latitude.
• The lines that run vertically across the map are called longitute.
• The tallest free-standing mountain is Denali, also known as Mt. McKinley.
• A person who buys goods or services is called a consumer.
• A plan for how you spend and save your money is called a budget.
• George Washington served as president for one term.
• There are seven continents on Earth.
• There are three branches of the United States Armed Forces: the Navy, the Army, and the Air Force.
• Scarcity means that the supply of something is not enough.
• The House of Representatives has 435 members.
• The national bird is the bald eagle.
• During the American Revolution, George Washington commanded the Continental Army.
• George Washington spent the winter of 1777 at Valley Forge.
• Pennsylvania's nickname is The Keystone State.
• The Senate of the US Government has 100 members; 2 from each state.
• Virginia's nickname is The Old Dominion State.
• The cardinal directions are North, South, East, and West.
• Thomas Jefferson was the president of the United States.